Reach Legal Consultant – Employment Law – Sydney - Ashurst

    Ashurst
    Ashurst Sydney, Australia

    1 week ago

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    Description

    The Opportunity:

  • 12 month contract (covering parental leave)
  • Full time (may consider 4 days)
  • Sydney
  • This is an opportunity to join an organisation in their standalone Employment team
  • You will have a few direct reports and while there is some traffic directing, this role is very much "on the tools"
  • Build your portfolio legal career with this well-known and highly regarded team

    • Job overview/skills needed:

  • Experienced Employment lawyer - the work is external facing rather than BAU internal issues so relevant experience of dealing with litigation is necessary
  • Ability to work with the Australian and NZ arm of the business (NZ law experience not necessary)
  • Ability to manage external facing issues, including an understanding of the issues and recent reforms affecting the "gig" economy
  • Ability to work autonomously and prioritise
  • Ability to be a doer and confident being on the tools
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience
  • The ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business
  • A current practising certificate

    • Why join Ashurst Reach?

    Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.

    We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.

    There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:

  • Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
  • Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
  • Top-tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.

    • What to do now:

    Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants.

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